^#591 ^Lot 619 Eugene Ionesco

Distinguished Romanian-born playwright (1909–1994) best known as a leading figure in the ‘Theatre of the Absurd.’ Signed book: Der Konig stirbt (Exit the King) in German. Later printing. Berlin: Luchterhand, 1964. Softcover, 5.5 x 8, 62 pages. Signed on the half-title page in blue ballpoint, with Ionesco adding a small sketch of the face of a sad clown. Some mild toning to signed page, sunning to spine, and toning to fore-edges, otherwise fine condition.